Name: Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole (without rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian

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August 11, 2025

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This Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole is an easy, one-pot meal bursting with Italian flavors! Made without rice, it’s a low-carb, cheesy, and satisfying dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights! If you’re a fan of cabbage rolls, you’ll love this one pot casserole that tastes like the “unstuffed” version of the classic recipe. Make this cabbage and ground beef casserole on busy weeknights when you need to get something filling and delicious on the table now.

Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole (without rice)

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Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole (without rice)

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WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break into chunks with a wooden spoon. Cook for 3-4 minutes until about halfway cooked, then add the onion. Cook for another 5 minutes until the onion has softened, then stir in the garlic, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds longer.

Add the cabbage and stir well. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until browned and somewhat softened (it will be crisp tender at this point). Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar and oregano and stir to combine. Simmer on medium low for 10 -15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the cabbage is cooked to the desired doneness. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Remove from heat and sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and cover until the cheese has melted. Serve and enjoy!